Posts tagged with Liberty Bell

Last Updated: Feb. 20, 2016 · 9:50 p.m.

Developers are trying to turn the Liberty Bell foundry into a hotel

Some 20k Brits signed petitions against the proposed mixed-use tourist attraction.

Just because Philly has great history doesn’t mean you should visit every site.

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Tourism boosters say the $32,000 subsidy to the feds will pay for itself.

That's thanks to Visit Philly, which is ponying up $32,000 to pay for it.

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It's all of a sudden convenient to visit Philly's Historic District.

Next time your flight is cancelled, consider this inspiration to get creative.

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If you need help coming up with an excuse to turn down that watch-party invite, we've got your back.

And why Philly doesn't.

Well, it was an April Fool's Day hoax. And a good one at that -- said one Philadelphian: 'I believe I started hyperventilating.'